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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.51, 1,530.74 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.51, 1,530.74 and 327.22 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.51 : 1,530.74 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.51/1,530.74 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.51x = 1,530.74 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.51x = 500,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,888.74/1,020.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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